Rice University
A highly selective private research university in Houston with a distinctive international financial-aid policy.
How to use this profile
ACP summarizes planning points, but admission rules, costs, scholarships and immigration requirements can change. Always verify the current official pages linked below before acting.
Ask ACP About This SchoolAdmissions
Rice publishes first-year international applicant requirements and financial documentation rules. ACP treats Rice as a reach/selective option for many students and avoids implying admission probability.
Cost & Financial Planning
Rice publishes current tuition/cost information and financial-aid tools. Private-university sticker price should be considered together with institutional aid eligibility.
Scholarships & Funding
Rice says it offers need-based financial aid to a limited number of international first-year applicants. International students receiving need-based aid have 100% of demonstrated need met with institutional grant aid, according to Rice's financial-aid office.
International Student Support
International students seeking aid use the CSS Profile and required financial documentation. Rice's official admission and aid offices should be used for exact deadlines.
ACP Local Insight
Rice is in Houston, not DFW. ACP's Texas explorer distinguishes Houston local context from Dallas-area support.